Ukraine: Market for Rigid Tubes, Pipes And Hoses Of Polymers Of Ethylene 2024

Market Size for Rigid Tubes, Pipes And Hoses Of Polymers Of Ethylene in Ukraine

In 2021, the Ukrainian ethylene polymer rigid pipes market decreased by -1.9% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year rising trend. In general, the total consumption indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Production of Rigid Tubes, Pipes And Hoses Of Polymers Of Ethylene in Ukraine

In value terms, ethylene polymer rigid pipes production declined slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a tangible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 62%. Ethylene polymer rigid pipes production peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Exports of Rigid Tubes, Pipes And Hoses Of Polymers Of Ethylene

Exports from Ukraine

Ethylene polymer rigid pipes exports from Ukraine rose notably to X tons in 2021, with an increase of 12% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 190%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, ethylene polymer rigid pipes exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 151%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Romania (X tons), Moldova (X tons) and Belarus (X tons) were the main destinations of ethylene polymer rigid pipes exports from Ukraine, with a combined 91% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of +90.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Moldova ($X), Romania ($X) and Belarus ($X) were the largest markets for ethylene polymer rigid pipes exported from Ukraine worldwide, together comprising 85% of total exports.

Romania, with a CAGR of +75.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average ethylene polymer rigid pipes export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a pronounced decrease. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Turkmenistan (+19.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Rigid Tubes, Pipes And Hoses Of Polymers Of Ethylene

Imports into Ukraine

In 2021, the amount of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of ethylene imported into Ukraine rose markedly to X tons, with an increase of 14% against 2020 figures. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 106%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ethylene polymer rigid pipes imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 68%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Russia (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Belarus (X tons) were the main suppliers of ethylene polymer rigid pipes imports to Ukraine, together comprising 51% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Belarus (with a CAGR of +236.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest ethylene polymer rigid pipes suppliers to Ukraine were Poland ($X), Russia ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 46% share of total imports. Romania, Belarus, Turkey, the Czech Republic, Germany and China lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 44%.

Belarus, with a CAGR of +199.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average ethylene polymer rigid pipes import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+8.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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